Pak Choi / Tatsoi
Facts |
The taste |
Slightly peppery, fresh |
germination |
1 to 2 days |
Growth until harvest |
5 to 6 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
pH range |
6.0 - 6.5 |
Ec - area |
1.5 - 2.0 |
Size |
up to 4 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
for 6 to 12 hours |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
indirect light from the third day |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
irrigation |
- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day - Spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry
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Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
22 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
3.9g |
Proteins |
2.2g |
Fibers |
2.8g |
Vitamin C |
130 mg |
Sodium |
21 mg |
Potassium |
449 mg |
Calcium |
210 mg |
Iron |
1.5 mg |
Fat |
0.3g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 6 to 12 hours
3. After soaking, dab the seeds and transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
5. After 1 to 2 days the seeds will sprout and after 5 to 6 days they will be ready to harvest
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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